President-elect Donald Trump announced Saturday that he intends to sign a significant number of executive orders on his first day in office, immediately following his inaugural speech on Monday. In an interview with NBC News, Trump revealed that the exact number of orders has not been finalized, but he promised it would be a “record-setting” amount. When asked if the total would exceed 100, Trump responded affirmatively, suggesting it would be “at least in that category.”
Among the executive actions expected to be signed, Trump indicated that many will aim to reverse policies implemented during President Joe Biden’s administration. These actions are anticipated to include sweeping changes across various areas of governance, particularly immigration.
One of Trump’s key proposals for his first day in office is the launch of a mass deportation program. He stated that the removal of undocumented migrants would begin “very, very quickly.” While he declined to specify which cities would be targeted initially, Trump emphasized that details of the operation were still developing and that the public would witness it unfold firsthand.
In terms of the inauguration ceremony itself, Trump made the decision to move the event indoors due to a forecast of extremely cold weather in Washington, D.C. Traditionally, inaugurations are held on the steps of the U.S. Capitol with the National Mall in view, but the anticipated frigid temperatures led to a change of plans. “I think we made the right decision,” Trump remarked, explaining that the cold conditions could pose a risk to attendees.
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Later in the day, Trump was scheduled to arrive in Washington to kick off his inaugural celebrations with a private event at his Virginia golf club, which will feature fireworks. The festivities mark the beginning of his presidency, with the inauguration ceremony set for the following day.
